WNBA Timeout Controversy

What happened

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Analysis

How it changed

1. 8 Oct

   “When I ask both refs if we have a reset timeout at the end, and they tell us no and then we leave the game with the reset timeout, it’s pretty frustrating,” Breanna Stewart said.

   3 outlets · New York Post

Coverage 9 articles

• 9 Oct Sabrina Ionescu shoulders blame as Liberty face elimination in Game 3Sabrina Ionescu took full responsibility after the New York Liberty's overtime loss to the Atlanta Dream in Game 2 of the WNBA semifinals on Wednesday night, putting herself at fault despite struggling personally with her shot and defensive lapses from her team. The series now stands at 0-2 for the Liberty, who face elimination if they lose again when they play at home Friday. Ionescu acknowledged a critical mistake…New York Post
• 9 Oct The WNBA timeout fiasco is an indictment on the referees — and the LibertyThe article discusses the New York Liberty's loss to the Atlanta Dream, focusing on a critical mistake during the final moments of their 101-98 overtime defeat. Coach Chris DeMarco and his staff are criticized for not using the reset timeout when they could have advanced the ball with 4.3 seconds left in overtime, which is now confirmed by new footage showing Breanna Stewart asking referee Kevin Fahy about the…New York Post
• 8 Oct Liberty make official inquiry into reset timeout dispute after overtime loss to Dream in WNBA semifinalsThe New York Liberty have officially inquired into a timeout dispute after losing 101-98 to the Atlanta Dream in overtime during their WNBA semifinals game on Wednesday. Star player Breanna Stewart claimed officials incorrectly informed her team they had no reset timeouts left, despite rules allowing for one per overtime period. ESPN reported that crew chief Fatou Cissoko-Stephens confirmed Stewart was told she did…Fox News
• 8 Oct Breanna Stewart says Liberty were told they did not have a reset timeout in overtimeDuring a WNBA semifinal game on Wednesday night, New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart claimed that her team was incorrectly told they did not have a reset timeout left in overtime when attempting to inbound the ball for a last-second shot. This led to them passing up a better scoring opportunity by advancing the ball from under the basket. The broadcast showed the Liberty still had their reset, despite claims from…Toronto Star
• 8 Oct WNBA scores: Hilllmon's late bucket, Reese heroics lead Dream to an OT win over LibertyIn Wednesday night's WNBA semifinal, Angel Reese scored 23 points including six in overtime as the Atlanta Dream beat the New York Liberty 101-98 to take a 2-0 series lead. Breanna Stewart led the Liberty with 35 points but missed the final play. Meanwhile, Veronica Burton hit a crucial three-pointer and made two free throws late in the game as the San Francisco Valkyries edged past Las Vegas Aces 83-81 for their…Toronto Star
• 8 Oct Wild timeout controversy hangs over Liberty’s Game 2 loss that puts season on brinkIn Game 2 of their WNBA semifinals series against the Atlanta Dream, the New York Liberty lost by three points, dropping them to a 0-2 deficit after trailing 98-101 in overtime. The article centers on a controversy where officials incorrectly informed the Liberty that they had no reset timeout left when in fact they did, potentially altering the outcome of the game. Players like Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu…New York Post
• 8 Oct Reese scores 23, Hillmon makes go-ahead basket in OT as Dream beat Liberty 101-98 for a 2-0 leadAngel Reese scored 23 points as the Atlanta Dream defeated the New York Liberty 101-98 in overtime on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in their WNBA semifinals series. Naz Hillmon made the decisive layup with 20.8 seconds left in OT. Breanna Stewart led the Liberty with 35 points but missed the final play, leaving New York trailing in the best-of-five series heading into Game 3 on Friday.Toronto Star
• 8 Oct Liberty suffer brutal OT loss to Dream to fall into 0-2 series holeIn a dramatic overtime game during the WNBA semifinals, the Atlanta Dream defeated the New York Liberty 101-98 to take a commanding 2-0 series lead. The contest featured 17 lead changes and eight ties before rookie Marine Fauthoux tied the score with a three-pointer with 9.9 seconds left. Despite Jonquel Jones’ efforts, Sabrina Ionescu's critical turnover in the final moments sealed the Liberty’s loss, highlighting…New York Post
• 7 Oct Liberty vs. Dream WNBA playoff prediction, picks: Defenses will shine in Game 2Malik Smith predicts that the New York Liberty will face an uphill battle against the Atlanta Dream in Game 2 of their WNBA playoff series, scheduled for Wednesday. With Allisha Gray's injury significantly impacting the Dream’s offensive capabilities, the game is expected to focus heavily on defense. The total points prediction has dropped from 172.5 to 170.5, and Smith advises betting on the under at -110 odds…New York Post

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